2008 NAIAS Preview

Hope everyone had a great holiday! Since New Year’s is about looking to the year ahead, we thought we’d give you a heads up: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is less than a month away and here’s a preview of what is going to be hot come January 17^th. Naturally, the Checkered Blog is most excited about those models that may eventually be gracing Checkered Flag’s showroom floors. This info comes from MSN Autos excellent preview feature. Some of the highlights include...

BMW’s introduction of the X6 which is being billed by BMW as a "Sports Activity Coupe". Check out the video which features an interview with Chris Bangle, Director of Design BMW Group.

The next generation Honda Pilot will also be showcased as will the Honda CR-Z concept car and the George Jetson-ish FCX Clarity that I wrote about a couple weeks ago.

Hyundai, who has been busy taking the auto world by storm, is unveiling the final production version of their Genesis luxury sedan. Buzz doesn’t begin to describe what we are hearing about the Genesis. Can Hyundai compete among the bourgeoisie? This video shows the unveiling of the concept at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year.

Toyota is FINALLY going to reveal the Venza in Detroit! The Venza, like BMW’s X6, is allegedly part sedan, part crossover SUV. Will show you some pics when we find them!

Comments

[Alex Snyder]

I'll be sure to get Flag Raiser to write something up on the Detroit Auto Show when he gets back next month.

Hopefully he'll have some nice pictures to share.